VERIFIEDET Finance·2 Oct 2026neutral

India power demand jumps 11% in September to record 269 GW peak amid deficit monsoon

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·India's power consumption increased by 11.3% year-on-year in September, reaching 162 billion units.
·Peak power demand met a record high of 269 GW during the month.
·NTPC generation saw a 12.5% rise, supported by increased fuel supplies.